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First Nations soldiers fought during both World Wars, the Vietnam War and the Korean conflict, and in some cases died in battle. The families of some of those men never got the remains of their loved ones back to bury on their own territory, and in many cases, they never knew where the remains ended up.
One Akisqnuk band family is finally going to see first hand the grave…
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BC Hydro announced that 25 grants have been approved under its 2004-2005 Aboriginal Business Partnership program.
The grants, which were developed in 1999 to support Aboriginal-owned businesses in British Columbia, range in value from $2,500 to $10,000.
The grants are awarded across a wide variety of business types, including to artisans, trades people, service…
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BC Hydro announced that 25 grants have been approved under its 2004-2005 Aboriginal Business Partnership program.
The grants, which were developed in 1999 to support Aboriginal-owned businesses in British Columbia, range in value from $2,500 to $10,000.
The grants are awarded across a wide variety of business types, including to artisans, trades people, service…
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Provincial court judge Steven Point has been appointed the new chief commissioner of the British Columbia Treaty Commission. The former tribal chair of the Sto:lo Nation was jointly appointed by the First Nations Summit, the province of British Columbia and the federal government.
"Judge Point's long history as a respected Sto:lo leader, combined with his experience as a…
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Provincial court judge Steven Point has been appointed the new chief commissioner of the British Columbia Treaty Commission. The former tribal chair of the Sto:lo Nation was jointly appointed by the First Nations Summit, the province of British Columbia and the federal government.
"Judge Point's long history as a respected Sto:lo leader, combined with his experience as a…
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A unique opportunity exists for Aboriginal young people to enjoy a cultural exchange and then share it with a television audience.
Road Scholars Productions Inc. is accepting applications in its Toronto office from students in grades nine to 12 who want to travel, film their adventures, and participate in a television production that will be broadcast on APTN in 2006.…
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A unique opportunity exists for Aboriginal young people to enjoy a cultural exchange and then share it with a television audience.
Road Scholars Productions Inc. is accepting applications in its Toronto office from students in grades nine to 12 who want to travel, film their adventures, and participate in a television production that will be broadcast on APTN in 2006.…
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At an impressive ceremony recently, the 200 residents of Halfway River First Nation in British Columbia dedicated their newly-renovated library to Billy Fox, an Elder who died suddenly on Christmas Day.
Although he was only 62, Fox had an enormous influence on the tiny community, as he believed in education being the key to a prosperous future for his band. He attended…
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At an impressive ceremony recently, the 200 residents of Halfway River First Nation in British Columbia dedicated their newly-renovated library to Billy Fox, an Elder who died suddenly on Christmas Day.
Although he was only 62, Fox had an enormous influence on the tiny community, as he believed in education being the key to a prosperous future for his band. He attended…
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The Hydaburg, Alaska senior men's basketball team has done in nine years what many other village clubs have been unable to do in 46; win eight division championships at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert.
Not only was it Hydaburg's eighth title in nine years, but it was their fifth straight, as they defeated the Ahousat Suns, 106-97 in the senior men's…
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The Hydaburg, Alaska senior men's basketball team has done in nine years what many other village clubs have been unable to do in 46; win eight division championships at the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert.
Not only was it Hydaburg's eighth title in nine years, but it was their fifth straight, as they defeated the Ahousat Suns, 106-97 in the senior men's…
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As far as Keith Louis is concerned there had to be some better reasons for Natives to get together more often.
"Normally the only time we see other, and I hate to say this but it's true, is at funerals," Louis said.
In order to help change that, Louis is helping to organize a men's hockey tournament in Vernon.
The event is scheduled to run April 1 to 3 and…
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As far as Keith Louis is concerned there had to be some better reasons for Natives to get together more often.
"Normally the only time we see other, and I hate to say this but it's true, is at funerals," Louis said.
In order to help change that, Louis is helping to organize a men's hockey tournament in Vernon.
The event is scheduled to run April 1 to 3 and…
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British Columbia's teams will be looking for some improved results at this year's National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. The province will once again be represented by both girls and boys teams at the Canadian tournament scheduled to run April 17 to 23 in Miramichi, N.B.
This marks the fourth year the championships have been staged. The first two were held in Akwesasne…
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British Columbia's teams will be looking for some improved results at this year's National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. The province will once again be represented by both girls and boys teams at the Canadian tournament scheduled to run April 17 to 23 in Miramichi, N.B.
This marks the fourth year the championships have been staged. The first two were held in Akwesasne…